Blazing in With Blazers

MURIEL WALLACE, XI

Once upon a time, Sperrys were all the rage with only the occasional penny loafer seen in the crowd. We could only choose from a small assortment of sweaters to wear that mirrored the dreary Ohio weather in their navy and gray colors. In the last couple of years, however, the school has made several changes to the school uniform. Now,weseeshoesofallkindsranging from high tops to ugg boots, and students are now brandishing CSG outerwear with the pride only a true unicorn could have—all thanks to Head of School Ms. Seals. Still, our newadministrationseemstobeagift that just keeps on giving.

Thestartofthenextschool year will mark the beginning of a new tradition—one that the class of 2023 will unfortunately miss out on. As a present from the school, the rising senior class will receive personally fitted blazers to wear as part of the uniform. You might have even seen some juniors checking themselves out in Ms. Nelson’s office as they tried them on.

Nevertheless, one can’t help but wonder if there could be something more behind all these accommodations that have only recently come around. Is the school trying to compensate for something? Or perhaps, is a guilty conscience holding them hostage?

Well, conspiracy theories aside, the new blazers have gathered a fair sense of morale among the current junior class. “They were quite comfortable,” commented Jordan

Verbatim

Clara Dye, IX: "I’d rather be killed by a kangaroo... than face a bat "

Mr.Hartshorne:“PeoplekeepaskingmewhyIhateyouand now I finally have an answer "

Summer Williams, XI: “I’m reading a book ” Ms. McDonnell: “I’m going to fall over and drop of shock ”

Lauren Hansen, IX: “Gabi, have a stroke!”

Elizabeth Burgess, XI: "Your tongue is too long you don't belong here "

Justice Johnson, XI: *Talking about chapstick* "Some people just walk around here all dry..." Dr. D: "Justice, are you coming at me?"

Westin, XI, the first to model the pieces. “I like the fit; they’re a nice addition to the uniform.” Similarly, Lilly Kern, XI, also expressed her approval of taking on a Serena Van Der Woodsen look, and she even suggested that a tie might pull the whole ensemble together. So, perhaps this stylish piece might just become a new reason for upper schoolers to look forward to their senior year.

Clothes make the person, and as students of a school that emphasizes the importance of great leadership and having the willingness to affect change, it’s an important fact to note. As Mark Twain so eloquently put it, “Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Surely, then, only great things can arise from these new blazers.

Things Only CSG Students Would Understand

ELISE BARBER, X

As we all know, Columbus School for Girls has some pretty unconventional traditions and traits that students from other schools probably wouldn't understand. Many people have seen the “things that would send a victorian era child into a coma” TikTok trend that explains things that are normal to us today but would surprise a Victorian era child. So I decided to put a spin on it and ask around for people's opinions on CSG’s unique characteristics. The most common remark mentioned by people outside theCSGcommunityisourtradition

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of wearing white dresses at graduation. Some do not understand why the graduates wear, “wedding dresses”. It isn't the customary cap and gown but it is something that distinguishes the CSG legacy. Sammy Morris, X, made a note of how we wear skirts year-round despite the weather. Most people are super surprised to hear this but I always tell them that my legs have adapted to the cold.

Another aspect that sets us apart from other schools is that our mascot is a unicorn! There are under 10 schools with unicorn mascots in the world and we just so happen to be one of them. Plus, it is always exciting to spot Eunice at a community or athletic event!

Ms. Nelson explained that when she came to our school she was surprised to hear that the principal lives on campus. This tradition originated in 1962 when a new wing was added to the school by the headmaster Dr. Arleigh D. Richardson III. Ms. Nelson also pointed out that the mansion itself is another special aspect of CSG. The mansion is such a distinctive part of CSG as it shows so much of the school’s history. Some may think CSG’s individuality is “strange” but our school’s traditions are what strengthen our community and differentiate us from other establishments.